Software Test Engineer (ETL tester - python, pyspark, SQL, databricks)

Nabla; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Volunteer time off

LinkedIn Learning

Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

Job summary

NIQ is hiring a Test Automation Engineer specializing in JAVA/Python and Selenium to lead automation efforts across cloud and big data platforms. You will contribute to building scalable automation frameworks, perform both automated and manual testing, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy components via CI/CD pipelines.

The role emphasizes hands-on automation, cloud technologies, and strong English communication within Agile teams.

Qualifications

• 3–8 years of software engineering experience.
• UI and Services automation testing with Playwright/Selenium, Python, SQL, and cloud tech.
• Expertise testing all layers of a web app: frontend, services, and backend.
• Hands-on test automation, creating automation frameworks, API microservice automation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, troubleshoot, debug and enhance automation framework leveraging Playwright/Selenium, Python, SQL.
• Develop scalable automation frameworks and test suites across technologies.
• Maintain test plans, procedures, and scripts and perform product-level integration tests.
• Implement, execute and debug automated test scripts using various technologies and tools.
• Perform manual testing to cover all functionalities of services as preface to automation.
• Collaborate with QA and development teams to build a scalable CI/CD pipeline.

Skills

Playwright

Selenium

Python

SQL

Cloud technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related

Tools

GitHub

Kubernetes

Jenkins

Docker

Azure

Job description

Job Description

Our Connect Technology teams are working on our new Connect platform, a unified, global, open data ecosystem powered by Microsoft Azure. Our clients around the world rely on Connect data and insights to innovate and grow.

As a Test Automation Engineer specializing in JAVA/Python and Selenium, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products. You will lead the development and implementation of automated test, contributing to the enhancement of our testing processes and frameworks. You’ll be part of a team of smart, highly skilled technologists who are passionate about learning and supporting cutting-edge technologies such as Cloud/Bigdata Automation, Playwright or Selenium Automation, API Automation with Python, Pyspark, SQL using DevOps pipelines leveraging Azure, Kubernetes, Jenkins and Bitbucket/GIT Hub.

• Develop, troubleshoot, debug and make application enhancements and create automation framework leveraging Playwright/Selenium, Python, SQL as the core development languages
• Develop and build scalable automation frameworks and test suites working across technologies.
• Develop documents and maintain test plans, procedures and scripts and perform well defined product level integration tests.
• Implement execute and debug automated test scripts using various technologies and tools.
• Perform manual testing, the scope of which will encompass all functionalities of services as prequel to automation.
• Work closely with other quality and development engineers to build, evolve and maintain a scalable continuous build and deployment pipeline.
• Deploy application components using CI/CD pipelines.
• Build utilities for monitoring and automating repetitive functions.
• Collaborate with Agile cross-functional teams - internal and external clients including Operations, Infrastructure, Tech Ops
• Research and evaluate a variety of software products and development tools.
• Provides technical guidance and support to colleagues such as code reviews, testing and software documentation as required.
• Working with software developers and software engineers to ensure that development follows established processes and works as intended
• Collaborate with Agile cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 3-8 Years of years of applicable software engineering experience
• Strong fundamentals with experience in UI and Services Automation testing,Playwright/Selenium, Python, SQL, Database testing and Cloud technologies.
• Expertise testing all layers of web application, including front end, Services and Backend - Testing.
• Hands on experience in Test Automation, Creating Automation framework, API microservice automation.
• Good to have experience in backend database testing with Pyspark/Python.
• Strong technical skill in Playwright, TestNG, Python, SQL and JAVA.
• Should be able to create and enhance UI and Service Automation framework
• Must have experience in UI and Services functional validations.
• Must have SQL knowledge.
• Good to have experience in cloud technologies, preferably Microsoft Azure.
• Good to have experience in performance testing using Load Runner or Jmeter.
• Must have experience with DevOps Technologies as GIT Hub, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Docker.
• Good to have experience on retail Domain.
• In-depth knowledge on QA methodologies, life cycle and processes.
• Solid understanding of software testing principles, methodologies and best practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and ability to learn and apply new technologies quickly.
• Excellent English communication skills, with the ability to effectively interface across cross-functional technology teams and the business
• Minimum B.S. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field

Additional Information

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights - delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms-NIQ delivers the Full View™.

NIQ, is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population. For more information, visit NIQ.com.

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQ’s principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative. For more information, please visit NIQ’s AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/info/niqs-ai-safety-policies/

About NIQ

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights - delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms-NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.

For more information, visit NIQ.com

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